Dear students and readers of this blog,
Today, as you know, is 8 March, a significant day in our calendar. But to speak about it, let me use the words of Women Watch (United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality):
"International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation."
In 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. In adopting its resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation."
Watch this video on firsts at the White House, by First Ladies:
Now we've talked about American First Ladies, here you have a video that I think is quite interesting, and not too difficult. President Barack Obama and the First Lady speak about the achievements of women around the world at a reception at the White House marking International Women’s Day (transcript also available here.) A bit long, but worth watching.
From here, I would like to pay homage to all inspirational women in the world, the ones in the video below, the ones that are not there, and the anonymous ones, the ones no one knows anything about, the ones we do not see on TV or in the news.
PLEASE CLICK ON "COMMENTS" AND WRITE A SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF A SIGNIFICANT WOMAN YOU ADMIRE. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!!
No comments:
Post a Comment